The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
165.5 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.7 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft